Vilas County gears up for winter tourism with snowmobiling and ice fishing

Conservation Officer Reports: Use caution when venturing out on early season ice

CO Tom Hutchins (Crookston) reports spending time this week following up on big game and WCA related cases. Time was further spent checking small game hunters, deer hunters, and anglers. CO Jamus Veit (Bemidji #1) spent time completing reports from deer season, worked with local government units on a potential public waters/wetland violation, and answered various questions from the public. He would like to remind the public to use caution when v…

DNR officers shift to muzzleloader season, early ice fishing and trapping

Here is the weekly report from Department of Natural Resources conservation officers in northwest Minnesota and adjacent areas of northern Minnesota for Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. District 1 - Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) and COC Jayden Frank worked the muzzleloader season opener, checked lake access points to monitor early ice conditions and assisted the county with a medical call. The officers also visited Badger High School to speak with s…

Vilas County gears up for winter tourism with snowmobiling and ice fishing

EAGLE RIVER, Wis. (WAOW) - Winter is approaching and people in Vilas County are preparing their snowmobiles and fishing gear for the season. This region is a top destination for